Objective1. To understand the firmation of psychological problems and the way to cope with it 2. To learn the basic concept of narrative therapy and practice 3. To grasp the basic skills of narrative therapy practice

Admission requirements● A certificate offered by SBHK / Ur-Link; OR ● A Diploma in Social Science / Social Work / Psychology / Counseling / Nursing or related disciplines offer by other institutions or equivalent; OR ● Otherequivalent qualifications approved by SBHK / Ur-Link *Applicants are expected to have some basic counseling knowledge **Applicants have to submit academic proofs togetherwith application form

Course DetailsSession: 8 sessions (3 hours per session, total 24 hours)Target: Social Worker / Teacher / Counselor / Nurse / Other helping professionsFee: HK$4,200 (Special offer will be given to members, previous candidates or Two or more applicants enroll together)Language: Cantonese supplement with English (Teaching materials are mainly in English)Class Size: 36 (First come first serve)

Mr. Ip is a Clinical Psychologist practicing in Hong Kong. After graduating with his master degree in clinical psychology in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, he has been working in psychotherapy and counseling service for more than ten years. He also obtained his international post-graduate diploma in Narrative Practice in Australia. The program was taught by Michael White who is the founder of narrative therapy. Apart from his clinical duties, Mr. Ip is currently appointed as Honorary Practicum Supervisor in CUHK M. Soc. Sc in Clinical Psychology Program. He had done various Narrative training course and Narrative supervision in SBHK, BU narrative training program, SWD and different NGOs since 2005. 葉劍青先生對敘事治療的夢想為 發掘隱藏的故事， 暴露無形的壓迫， 抵禦滲透的權力， 擴大微小的聲音。

Ms. Yau works as a clinical psychologist in a social service setting in Hong Kong. She comes from a background of play therapy and family therapy. She works with children and families struggling with multiple problems such as abuse, trauma, poverty, mental health problems, etc. She has been actively engaging in narrative practice since 2000. She obtained the Post-graduate Diploma on Narrative Practice in Dulwich Centre, Adelaide, Australia in 2005. She is currently a clinical supervisor for the master programs on clinical psychology in HKU and CUHK. She is also an honorary lecturer in the clinical psychology program in HKU. She has taught in various courses and workshops on narrative therapy held by different organizations including universities, NGOs and the Social Welfare Department.